--- title: "CUMBRIA BUSINESS GROWTH HUB - TRAINERS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54e4cc05-f8fe-40c0-b819-906fcbe3e74e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54e4cc05-f8fe-40c0-b819-906fcbe3e74e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54e4cc05-f8fe-40c0-b819-906fcbe3e74e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54e4cc05-f8fe-40c0-b819-906fcbe3e74e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" published: "2023-08-14" --- # CUMBRIA BUSINESS GROWTH HUB - TRAINERS Buyer: CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54e4cc05-f8fe-40c0-b819-906fcbe3e74e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54e4cc05-f8fe-40c0-b819-906fcbe3e74e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54e4cc05-f8fe-40c0-b819-906fcbe3e74e.json) ## Summary The Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for tender for the development of a training programme under the title "CUMBRIA BUSINESS GROWTH HUB - TRAINERS". The procurement stage is an open procedure set to start between October 2023 and March 2025. The procurement is focused on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security in the North West region of the UK. The contracting authority is the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce located in Carlisle, England. The tender deadline for submissions is noon on 15th September 2023. This tender opportunity is aimed at experienced business trainers and training organisations interested in supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses in sectors like sales/pricing, business planning, financial forecasting, social media marketing, supply chain management, HR, and leadership. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender to deliver tailored training workshops in the specified regions. By submitting comprehensive proposals, businesses can secure opportunities to contribute to business growth in Cumbria and access potential funding from sources like the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. ## Notice Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has for many years now delivered business support programmes and activity through Cumbria Business Growth Hub. We again need to develop a training programme covering the whole of the county with the intention to start delivery from October 2023 to 31st March 2025. As part of this we are looking to develop a framework of experienced business trainers (individual trainers and/or training organisations) across a range of topics to facilitate and present training workshops (online and in-person) across Cumbria to entrepreneurs, young and established businesses, including potentially activity funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund and/or other funders. Training/workshops delivered will need to be tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses looking to start-up, develop, grow and increase productivity and profitability. Submissions should look to cover both full and half day options and we're particularly interested in the below areas, but would be open to other suggestions: * Sales/pricing and understanding profit margins * Business planning including goal and objective setting * Financial forecasting, profit & loss, cashflow * Productivity and innovation * Social media and marketing - including marketing strategy, planning, PR and promotion, online platforms, TikTok & Instagram * Creating and understanding your brand & positioning * Supply chain including bid writing, responding to tenders, pitching, negotiation skills and social value * HR * E-commerce/SEO * Product descriptions and positioning * Preparing for and managing business growth including scaling up * Leadership and managing team performance * Stress management & time management * Managing risk and contingency planning You will be required to: * Design and deliver any training/workshop materials, branded in line with Chamber/CBGH and any funder requirements * Ensure clients participating in the training/workshops fully complete all relevant paperwork * Work with the Chamber's business support team to generate interest in attending the training/workshops and engage people in signing up for support Your submission should cover as a minimum: * Titles and brief description of training being offered * Description of your delivery methodology * CVs for all staff involved in the management and delivery of the service * Track record and relevant experience including examples of similar work and at least two relevant referees * Pricing * Areas of the county you are able to cover (only needed if tendering for in-person delivery) Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed - trainer tender' to reach us by no later than 12noon on Friday 15th September 2023 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 25th September 2023. Additional information: Submissions should be sent by email to Lesley Robinson lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk marked 'Confidential - Tender Enclosed - trainer tender' to reach us by no later than 12noon on Friday 15th September 2023 with the intention for successful/unsuccessful responses being sent week commencing 25th September 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038dd58c-0db1-488d-9c72-f1f1a0e188e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA3 8DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2023 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038dd58c-0db1-488d-9c72-f1f1a0e188e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038dd58c-0db1-488d-9c72-f1f1a0e188e1 14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4575a7a4-1111-41ef-9a06-01a112bb2644 - https://cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Trainers-tender.docx ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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